Lewis Lane Obituary

I do miss my grandpa and grandma so much. I wish my kids knew the man I did years ago. He was so full of life and stories. I tried to get him to tell me all about his life before it became a blur to him because I felt like it should live beyond him. When I told him I would pass his stories on, he told me not to bore anyone. He was the best grandfather I could have asked for. I told him how much me meant to me literally just before he passed and I swear he looked at me as though he understood. I told him my kids would never forget their great grandfather and I would never forget all he did for me. I miss his smile, his stories and his wit. What he taught me about not only the importance of the war and what it taught him (and me), but about family. I could never have gotten it from a better source. He and grandma (who I wish would have met my kids. She would have LOVED them!!) had quite a unique but yet always compassionate and loving way of not only communicating with each other, but with their grandkids. I remember the box they would wrap and put their tree on top of at Christmas time and the dish of candy they put out. I remember the treats they thought we needed and the trips to the lakefront w/our cousins Kim and Mark and the ham sandwiches and sunburns that invevitabley followed. I remember climbiing so many stairs to their apartment (it was so fantastic!!), anticipating w/every step what grandma and grandpa would say and do once we walked through the doors. The two of them taught me so much about life and and marriage. I miss them more than I can say. I do miss them and always will. I will always make sure that not only do I keep their spirit alive, but so do my children. Life is to be lived, not ended before its time and if nothing else, the two of them taught me that. God bless them and I hope to see them again someday in the everafter.

Dear Great Grandpa,

You will be missed so much by so many who loved you.

We are sorry we didnt get a chance to know you, but our Papa's stories of you will be with us always!

Love,
Justin Andrew and Melissa Marie